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Target, FibreTrace and Cargill partner to verify raw cotton
Luminescent pigments are integrated into raw cotton to track it throughout the global supply chain to verify U.S. and Brazilian cotton.
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Toms sues third-party Amazon storefront for trademark infringement
The footwear company said Bloom Trading sold used and nongenuine shoes bearing its name.
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Retrieved from New York Senate.
New York EPR for packaging bill fails to pass before end of legislative session
The state Senate approved the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act last week, but the bill stalled in the Assembly. Bottle bill expansion and mattress EPR legislation also didn’t advance.
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Nordstrom nears completion on West Coast fulfillment transition
By transitioning operations to an omnichannel center, the retailer is building on its efforts to lower fulfillment costs.
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US consumers don’t trust Temu, but still shop there: report
The survey, conducted by Omnisend, found that 17.5% of global respondents think Temu could surpass Amazon as the leading e-commerce platform.
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Continued plastic use financially risky for brands: report
Existing and upcoming legislation ramps up pressure for companies to find more sustainable materials, according to byPlasticFree.
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Retrieved from Model Alliance on June 12, 2024
Fashion Workers Act passes New York state assembly in bid to correct ‘gross power imbalance’
The bill, which is headed to the governor for signature, aims to protect models from exploitation.
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Adaptive fashion’s inclusivity problem
Brands are trying to meet the needs of disabled consumers, but critics say the industry can do better.
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Nearly 90% of consumers bought or sold used items in the last year: EBay
With sustainability at the forefront of their decision-making, the report finds that Gen Z and millennials are the top purchasers of circular fashion.
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Adidas’ Yeezy Boost and Campus 00s were the most faked sneakers received by resale platform: report
StockX found in its annual verification report that apparel and sneakers were the most susceptible categories to counterfeits.
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Mango looks to strengthen homeware line with new leader
The Barcelona-based fashion company is looking to grow its Mango Home business with product diversification as part of its goal to reach 4 billion euros in total sales by 2026.
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Crate and Barrel debuts home collection with fashion designer Laura Kim
Kim, who is the co-creative director of Oscar de la Renta, is making her debut in the homewares space with the retailer.
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G-III buys stake in All We Wear Group
The apparel group said the deal will help it accelerate expansion in Europe, primarily in Spain, Portugal and India.
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Revive raises $3.5M seed investment
The company, which helps brands manage inventory damaged during the return process, plans to use the new funding to boost its platform.
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Kering appoints group chief brand officer
Laurent Claquin, who has been with the company since 2005, will take on the newly created role next month.
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Lululemon CEO says it missed opportunities in the women’s business in Q1
A narrow color palette and insufficient inventory in smaller sizes contributed to slower growth in the U.S., though overall revenue was still up 10%.
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The fashion industry’s ‘urgent need’ for sustainable practices
It is “incumbent” on the industry to “bring new solutions forward,” said experts and stakeholders at the United Nations Fashion and Lifestyle Network annual meeting.
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HanesBrands sells Champion to Authentic Brands Group
The proceeds of the $1.2 billion sale will be used to pay down debt.
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OTB implements tracking and certification technology
Diesel confiscated almost 44,000 counterfeit bags in China as its parent company implements NFT certification for its luxury lines.
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Designer Brands acquires Canadian footwear retailer Rubino
The retailer also named a new chief marketing officer for its largest banner, DSW, as it reported flat sales for Q1.
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CEO of Tommy Hilfiger Global, PVH Europe to step down
PVH announced Martijn Hagman’s departure on the same day it released Q1 earnings, which showed a 10% revenue decrease.
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Renewcell lands buyer, will operate under new name
Following bankruptcy, the Circulose maker was acquired by Sweden-based investment firm Altor in a move to help the company “thrive on a global scale.”
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Luxe Pack highlights packaging psychology and sustainability trends
Estée Lauder’s chief sustainability officer and other speakers shared their perspectives on upcoming trends in the cosmetics and luxury packaging sectors.
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VF names global brand president of North Face
Caroline Brown, former CEO of Donna Karan International, is taking on the role after a few months on the apparel conglomerate’s board of directors.
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Shinola, Filson parent appoints CEO, CMO
Steve Katzman will oversee operations at both fashion brands in the top spot at Bedrock, while Kevin Wertz, formerly of SmileDirectClub, takes the lead marketing role.